FINRA Requests Comment on Proposed Amendments to NASD Rule 2340 to Address Values of Unlisted Direct Participation Programs and Real Estate Investment Trusts
There are multiple risk parity strategies available that are of sound investment philosophy / theory. Restricting these isn't about protecting the retail investor. There are far riskier asset classes and financial products out there ie options, crypto, etc. [REDACTED] there is even legal gambling everywhere you look. Do the right thing - keep the market free. Allow leverage ETFs for retail
As a financial advisor, I oppose restrictions on the ability to grow and protect client assets.
Studies show that investors hate losing money three times more than they enjoy making it.
Taking away my ability to hedge client portfolios means my clients will suffer... and their suffering is leveraged 3x!
Please don't take away this important tool in our tool box.
I'd like to share my comments concerning your contemplation of requiring certain restrictions, limitations and/or abolition of certain inverse, levered investment products. I have been using both of these types of products for years and feel they are important tools that individuals, like myself, can utilize to manage our financial assets in the stock markets. Both these tools, when
The public does not need restraint or hurtles to overcome from regulation of processes in choice of investment or involvement in digital investments made by personal choice. I have not read this proposed rule however I shall now because it is evident that unless the government has total control of all assets the money mongers aren't happy. We need real transparency with sound guidelines
General Ledger1. A person (GL Clerk) who has limited roles that do not meet the criteria under Rule 1220(b)(3)(A)(i)a. or b., is responsible for making journal entries into the member’s general ledger some of which represent material amounts for the firm. The journal entries serve to record the firm’s transactions on its books and records but do not affect the movement of money or securities or
My personal income and livelihood is based on my access to a broad variety of public investments. As an active trader, I have learned to use a mix of these to produce a modest, reliable, steady income regardless of market conditions. Leveraged ETFs (inverse or otherwise) are critical tools that allow me to minimize my exposure and preserve my capital. I prefer these ETFs to more time-sensitive
I find it troubling that regulatory agencies would limit my ability to use cryptocurrency for the advancement of my personal financial future. It would be a miscarriage of justice to limit individual liberty by not allowing or limiting my ability to invest in Cryptocurrency. Also why not focus on hedge funds and big banks commiting fraud by shorting different crypto assets to profit themselves
The FINRA Board of Governors will hold its first meeting of the year next week. As the capital markets landscape continues to evolve through new products, new technologies and new services being offered to investors, the Board will discuss how FINRA should evolve as well to support innovative and vibrant markets and capital formation while protecting investors and safeguarding market integrity.
By Kara Williams and Gargi Sharma
Here is a look back at a few key topics related to anti-money laundering (AML) obligations that rose to the level of being included in FINRA’s 2023 Examination and Risk Monitoring Report. These threats continue to be prevalent today and remain as areas of focus for FINRA’s Complex Investigations and Intelligence (CII) section.
One was manipulative trading in
